# Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 18F: Restrictions on taking of samples from live specimens

Extent: E+W

(1) No sample may be taken by virtue of section 18C, 18E or 19XA from a live bird or other animal except by a veterinary surgeon.
(2) No sample may be taken by virtue of section 18C, 18E or 19XA from a live bird, other animal or plant unless the person taking it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that taking the sample will not cause lasting harm to the specimen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/18F (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wildlife-and-countryside-act-1981/section-18F
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